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  Gender History - A Very Short...

  Antoinette Burton

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  This volume introduces the field of gender history—its origins, development, reception, recalibrations, and frictions. It offers a set of working definitions of gender as a descriptive category and as a category of historical analysis, tracing the emergence, usage, and applicability of these entwined subjects. 
   
   
   
  Inevitably political, gender history has taken aim at the broader field of historical narrative by asking who counts as a historical subject, what difference gender makes, and how attention to it subverts reigning assumptions of what power, culture, economics, and identity have been in the past—and what they are today. The book explores how gender analysis has changed interpretations of the histories of slavery, capitalism, migration, and empire. 
   
   
   
  As a field, gender history has been extraordinarily influential in shaping several generations of scholars and students. And, as part of the movement toward gender equality that is key to modern western progress, gender history has been caught up in the culture wars that continue to shape post-global society. The practice of gender history has always run up against the forces of race, class, and sexuality that challenge the singularity of gender itself as an explanatory category of historical analysis. That powerful, unruly tension is at the heart of this Very Short Introduction.

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  Notable Women Through The Ages -...

  J S Day

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  In a world often narrated by male voices, "Notable Women Through the Ages" emerges as a resonant chorus of female stories, echoing through the corridors of time.This book is not just a collection of biographies; it's an intricately woven tapestry of lives that have shaped history in unspoken ways. We embark on a journey that meanders through the annals of history, uncovering the stories of women whose names might not echo in the halls of fame but whose contributions have been pivotal in the grand scheme of things.The resilience that led to Hypatia of Alexandria with their brilliant minds who defied her time and to the persistence that enabled Joan of Arc to overcome her difficult path. In this regard it focuses on the scientific genius of Marie Curie and artistic superiority of Frida Kahlo making us remember that talent has no gender. Each chapter unfolds a fresh aspect of women’s courage from politicians as Indira Gandhi and Angela Merkel down to the women fighting for social justice such as Rosa Parks and Malala Yousafzai.The more we read, we are accompanied by other lesser-known tough women such as unheard NASA mathematicians, anonymous heroines of wars and quiet fighters for art and literature revolution. “Notable Women Through the Ages” is not just a mere chronicle of achievements, but also traces all hardships and personal sacrifice required to accomplish such milestones in the society.It goes beyond being just a book to read; it’s an experience. The story of great women is a reminder that the historic narrative would remain incomplete without making references to them. Their stories of passion, grit, and strength do not read like mere footnotes in a textbook. Rather, they burn bright enough to light the way for those who follow. “Notable Women Through the Ages” is a dedication, an inspiration, and a legacy of the courage of woman-hood.

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  BULLSH!T - 50 Fibs That Made...

  Jonathan Ancer

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  An outrageous miscellany of serious and light-hearted lies, myths, untruths, fibs and fabrications that tells the tall tale of South Africa. 
    
  The fibs come thick and fast, like a burst sewerage pipe:Why everything we’ve learnt about Shaka Zulu, ‘Africa’s Napoleon’, is a pack of lies.Back in the darkest of ages (the 1970s!), citizens were told that there were satanic messages if you played some of The Beatles songs backwards.National icon Hansie Cronje was a paragon of virtue, and integrity … until he wasn’t.President Nelson Mandela told us that we, as a nation, were ‘special’. Turns out we aren’t. 
    
  Whether a fabulous fib, an artful con, a doctor’s spin, or simply a bald-faced lie, there’s something for everyone.

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  World War ‘D’ The Intersection...

  Christopher Rence

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  Life has never been easier thanks to the advancement of technology. However, with all new technological advancements also come new risks. The most drastically increasing issue in the world today is not biological warfare but cyber warfare. Data has become the single most valuable commodity in today’s world, and of course, there are always people lurking around the corner, trying to get their hands on it.As the world is evolving, so is everything in it. Although the digital world may not be safe, no one can run away from it. Therefore, it is better to accept the inevitable while taking the necessary precautions to avoid becoming the next victim of a cybercrime

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  The Fly Girls Revolt - The Story...

  Eileen A. Bjorkman

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  In 1993, U.S. women earned the right to fly in combat, but the full story of how it happened is largely unknown. The Fly Girls Revolt chronicles the actions of a band of women who overcame decades of discrimination and prevailed against bureaucrats, chauvinists, anti-feminists, and even other military women. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on extensive research, interviews with women who served in the 1970s and 1980s, and her personal experiences in the Air Force, Eileen Bjorkman weaves together a riveting tale of the women who fought for the right to enter combat and be treated as equal partners in the U.S. military. 
   
   
   
  Although the military had begun training women as aviators in 1973, by a law of Congress they could not fly in harm's way. Time and again when a woman graduated at the top of her pilot training class, a less-qualified male pilot was sent to fly a combat aircraft in her place. 
   
   
   
  Most of the women who fought for change between World War II and today would never fly in combat themselves, but they earned their places in history by strengthening the U.S. military and ensuring future women would not be denied opportunities solely because of their sex. The Fly Girls Revolt is their story.

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  Conversational Spanish for...

  Damián Carabello

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  ¡Hola, amigo! Are you ready to unlock the vibrant world of Spanish and transform your language skills in just a few hours? "Conversational Spanish for Beginners" is your ticket to a thrilling linguistic journey that will have you chatting confidently with native speakers in no time! Imagine walking the bustling streets of Madrid, ordering tapas like a local in Barcelona, or making new friends on the beaches of Mexico – all in Spanish! This audiobook is your personal guide to making those dreams a reality. With 23 engaging chapters covering real-life scenarios, you'll learn the exact phrases and expressions you need to navigate any situation with ease. From bargaining at a market to discussing your symptoms with a doctor, you'll pick up authentic, conversational Spanish that you can use immediately. By the end of this audiobook, you'll be amazed at how much you've learned. Don't just learn Spanish – live it, breathe it, and make it your own! ¡Vamos! Your adventure starts now!

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